Filtres actifs
Handy and rigorous book focused on the main viral infections in poultry farming through a practical and visual approach of the topic. Each disease has been thoroughly reviewed including the most updated information (aetiology, epidemiology, clinical signs, etc.) to facilitate its comprehension by the readers.
Technical book on avian inspection, written by an experienced author in this topic, which tackles the most important findings noticed during broiler meat inspection at abattoirs. After starting with an introduction about poultry inspection, the book describes the most significant conditions (pathologies, rejections due to poor processing, offal for human consumption) found during broiler inspection. Each chapter is divided in three parts clearly differentiated: definition, origin, and responsibilities arising for veterinarian/ inspector. A chapter entirely dedicated to animal welfare is included within this book. It is focused on the major aspects to be considered by veterinarian/inspector under compliance with current legislation.
This atlas provides an up-to-date review of avian coccidiosis: its aetiology, epidemiology, clinical signs, etc. Special emphasis has been placed on the diagnosis and control of coccidiosis on poultry farms, with information about the techniques designed to detect coccidia and the current vaccination programmes.
This atlas describes the avian necropsy technique in a detailed and systematic manner. It also provides information about the pathologies commonly observed in poultry at the slaughterhouse, as well as guidelines on how to collect samples for diagnostic tests. This updated edition includes, in addition to more than 200 images, explanatory videos to obtain the maximum diagnostic yield.
This book serves as a useful tool for learning about the most common diseases of tilapia (both red and Nile) raised in intensive and semi-intensive systems. It covers both macroscopic and microscopic lesions as well as elements of production and parameters of water quality which are critical to determining the health and disease of these fish.
The aim of this guide is to provide both the vet and the student with a quick reference guide to enable them to easily recognise the most common ophthalmological ailments seen in daily practice. The more than 700 images shown in this guide belong to real cases
The new groundbreaking VIMS - Veterinary Internal Medicine Series carries the veterinarians in a transformative journey through the dynamic world of veterinary internal medicine. Arising from a profound understanding of the complexities veterinarians face, each book concentrates on a specific organ system in either dogs or cats, offering unparalleled insights that surpass traditional veterinary resources. Every book in this series offers a clear path to learning current opinions on pathophysiology, diagnosis, treatment, prognosis, and costs associated with illnesses.
Reasons to be OMNIVORE explores humans' omnivorous nature, analyzes the significant challenges in eradicating hunger and examines food production needed for a growing population while respecting animal welfare. The book does not exclude subjects such as laboratory experimentation on living beings, vaccines, or pet nutrition. It approaches ethical considerations with rigor, supported by statistics. The author, a renowned veterinarian and animal advocate, addresses the animal rights debate from multiple perspectives.
